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20+ SPEAKERSLeading voices in
specialty agriculture talk about what’s new,
now, and next.
FULL FLOOR OF EXHIBITORS
The right mix of innovative solution-
providers under one roof.
2 FULL DAYSDiscovery, Learning,
Networking & Fun!
Event preview published 10/14 For most current show information we encourage you to visit www.GrowingInnovations.com
YOU‘RE FACING UNPRECEDENTED
CHALLENGES.
Food safety issues.Intensifying trade pressures.
The cost and availability of quality labor.Making efficient use of scarce water resources.
Dealing with mountains of data from all of the latesttools and technology, but having no way to really
tie everything together.
W I T H S O M A N Y CH A L L EN G E S , YO U R WO R L DC AN S E E M OVE RWH E LM I N G! BUT, IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE. THE ANSWERS AND SOLUTIONS YOU NEED ARE AT GROWING INNOVATIONS.
Never before has there been an event that brings together leaders from across the country, and across specialty agriculture, to share their ideas, insights, and best practices. This isn’t an event focused on things that might help you five or 10 years down the road. GROWING INNOVATIONS is a true information sharing event with the solutions that growers, just like you, are putting to work in their own operations today.
Are you ready to tackle your toughest challenges and revolutionize your business?
JOIN US NOVEMBER 13-14, 2019 IN LAS VEGAS, NV.
Preview all that’s in-store for our second annual event. Everything about this event, from the conference program and speakers to the types of companies and products you’ll find on the show floor, has been put together with the needs of your farm business in mind. GROWING INNOVATIONS is your place to learn, connect, & discover the innovative tools and tactics that will lead your farm forward. See you there!
EXPLORE THE BENEFITSYOU’LL GAIN FROM ATTENDING
GROWING INNOVATIONSHAS BEEN DEVELOPED WITH THE SUPPORT OF
TERRANOVA RANCHES
Don CameronVice President
OCEAN MIST FARMS
Christopher DrewVice President of
Operations
MOONLIGHT FARMING
Russ TavlanPresident & CEO
R.D OFFUTT CO.M. Vincent
RestucciDirector, Procurement & Business Technology
SOURCE ADVISORY LLCTyler Scheid
Principal Consultant
METROLINA GREENHOUSES
Art VanWingerden
CO-CEO
HOURSWednesday, November 137AM Registration Opens8AM - 10AM Keynote Presentations10AM - 6PM Exhibit Show Floor10:20AM - 1:20PM GRO Talks1:30PM - 3PM General Sessions3PM - 3:30PM GRO Talks3:30PM - 5PM General Sessions5PM - 6PM Reception
Thursday, November 147:30AM Registration Opens8AM - 10AM Keynote Presentations10AM - 5:30PM Exhibit Show Floor10:20AM - 1:20PM GRO Talks2PM - 3:30PM General Sessions3:30PM - 4PM GRO Talks4PM - 5PM Fireside Chat
LOCATIONLas Vegas Convention Center3150 Paradise Rd,Las Vegas, NV 89109North Hall
REGISTRATIONTo register, visit: www.growinginnovations.com Register before 11/13 and save with advance rates.
HOTEL & TRAVELWe’ve arranged for the best hotel rates, at the most in-demand properties. Visit our Hotel & Travel page and book by October 28th!
SHOW HAPPENINGS THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
NOVEMBER 13 - 14, 2019LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER | LAS VEGAS, NV
THE EVENT DETAILS
TOURJoin Cultiva at their annual open house on November 13 at 6PM.
Transportation will be provided to their facility from the Las Vegas
Convention Center. For details & to attend
Lanyards provided by Cultiva
GRO STUDIOGet the inside scoop from our
media partners at GRO Studio - with round table discussions,
podcasts, and media coverage live from the GRO show floor!
TOTE BAGSProvided just for you by AGRO K, grab your eco-friendly tote bag
when you check in at registration (while supplies last).
THE EVENT AGENDA DAY 1WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
KEYNOTE Welcome and Introduction PRESENTATIONS Richard Jones, Meister Media Worldwide8:00AM - 10:00AM KEYNOTE 1 Data, Tools, and the Specialty Crop Grower: Convergence on the
Farm Robert Saik, Saik Management Group
KEYNOTE 2 Moving Forward – Bridging the Technology Gap Between Grower,
Supplier & Consumer Danny Royer, Great Valley Oak LLC
10:00AM – 6:00PM Exhibit Show Floor Opens
10:20AM – 1:20PM GRO Talks Take advantage of 2 comprehensive days of leading edge ideas ready for your
farm at the GRO Talks Theater on the show floor. See page 7 for a preview of just some of the featured presentations.
GENERAL SESSIONS Artificial Intelligence in the Greenhouse 1:30PM - 3:00PM Rodney Bierhuizen, Sunrise Greenhouses
How Molecular Diagnostics Can Help You Make Better Pest Management Decisions Frank Martin, USDA-ARS
Innovative Uses for Drones in Specialty Crops Max Jehle, MAX Agricultural Consultants Matt Koball, Oobus Orchards
3:00PM – 3:30PM GRO Talks See page 7 for a preview of just some of the featured presentations.
GENERAL SESSIONS Growing Citrus Under Cover 3:30PM - 5:00PM Ed Pines, EIP Citrus
State of the Art in the Packinghouse Ross Williams, Titan Farms
How Am I Going to Pay for All This Technology? Afshin Doust, Advanced Intelligent Systems
5:00PM – 6:00PM Evening Reception
THE EVENT AGENDA DAY 2T H U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 1 4
GENERAL SESSIONS Welcome and Introduction 8:00AM - 8:45AM Richard Jones, Meister Media Worldwide
The Present and Possibilities of Vertical Farming Dr. Charlie Wang, Oasis Biotech
KEYNOTE KEYNOTE 3 PRESENTATIONS How Science and Technology Are Transforming the Produce 8:45AM - 10:00AM Industry Vonnie Estes, PMA
KEYNOTE 4 How to Implement an Innovative Idea: Tales from
a Cherry Orchard Mike Omeg, Orchard View Inc.
10:00AM – 6:00PM Exhibit Show Floor Opens
10:20AM – 2:00PM GRO Talks Theater Presentations Take advantage of 2 comprehensive days of leading edge ideas ready for your
farm at the GRO Talks Theater on the show floor. See page 7 for a preview of just some of the featured presentations.
GENERAL SESSIONS Panel Discussion: Innovating with Growers in Mind 2:00PM - 3:30PM Dennis Donahue, Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology A Fresh Perspective on Water Don Cameron, Terranova Ranch
Robotics and Autonomous Equipment Mike Goyette, Pleasant View Gardens Gary Thompson, GUSS Automation Connor Kingman, Kingman Ag Services
An Innovative Approach to Food Safety George Nikolich, Gerawan Farming
3:30PM – 4:00PM GRO Talks See page 7 for a preview of just some of the featured presentations.
4:00PM – 5:00PM Total Farm Management: How the Pieces Fit Our panel of leading growers reflects on their takeaways from Growing
Innovations, and discusses how these ideas can help you build a profitable 2020 and beyond.
GROWING INNOVATIONS Advisors: Don Cameron, Terranova Ranch; Vince Restucci, R.D. Offutt Farms; Tyler Scheid, Source Advisory; and more.
G RO TALKST H E AT ER
In the GRO TALKS Theater, you’ll gain real-world insights from fellow growers and progressive suppliers with a series of vetted presentations and new product demonstrations on the new and emerging best practices to lead your farm forward.
24+ PRESENTATIONS OF LEADING-EDGE IDEAS & INNOVATIONS
10:20am – 10:40amTaking the Guesswork out of Irrigation: Utilizing AI, Machine Learning and Advanced Software for Irrigation
Presented by
10:50am – 11:10amSAP Analysis – Deeper Insight into Plant Nutrition
Presented by
11:20am – 11:40amLettuce Thinning Technology to Address Labor Challenges
Presented by
11:50am – 12:10pmAdvanced Aerial Imaging and AI Enable Growers to Optimize Orchard Yields
Presented by
12:20pm – 12:40pmBrand Enhancement Using AI
Presented by labels
12:50pm – 1:10pmPrecise Soil Mapping for Specialty Crops
Presented by
1:20pm – 1:40pmPreventing Pesticide Resistance using Botanically Derived TechnologiesPresented by
1:50pm – 2:10pmKey Factors in Selecting a Business Software
Presented by
2:20pm – 2:40pmIndividualization of Your Farm’s Microbial Biome
Presented by
3:10pm – 3:20pmAdvancing Automation and Data Management in Specialty Crops
Presented by
3:40pm – 4:00pmPlant Based Irrigation Management – Make Irrigation Decisions Based on Real Time Tree FeedbackPresented by
4:10pm – 4:30pmVirtual Weather Stations – A New Concept to Aid Growers with Farm Management
Presented by
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
G RO TALKST H E AT ER
10:20am – 10:40amThe Role of the Farmer in an AI Future
Presented by
10:50am – 11:10amThe 5 R’s of Plant Nutrition – The Science-Driven Approach
Presented by
11:20am – 11:40amOutdated Assumptions About the Soil Fumigant Metam Sodium
Presented by
11:50am – 12:10pmRegenerative Agriculture and the Future of Soil Health
Presented by A G R I C U LT U R E
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12:50pm – 1:10pmAerial Phenotyping – Advances in Plant Measurement from Research & Breeding to Specialty Crop Production
Presented by
1:20pm – 1:40pmDriving Irrigation, Fertigation and Production EfficienciesPresented by
1:50pm – 2:10pmHow To Use Precision Technology from Season Start to Finish
Presented by
2:20pm – 2:40pmHow Accounting Methods and Tracking Impact Better Management
Presented by
2:50pm – 3:10pmIncorporating Biopesticides into Conventional Pest Management Systems
Presented by
3:30pm – 3:50pmReduce Off-Target, Wasted Spray Materials
Presented by
4:40pm - 5:00pmPolyhalite: A New Multi-nutrient Fertilizer for both Conventional and Organic Specialty Crops
Presented by
Thursday, November 14, 2019
SHOW FLOORE XHIBITORS
CHECK WEBSITE FOR MOST CURRENT ROSTERWWW.GROWINGINNOVATIONS.COM
THE RIGHT MIX OF INNOVATIVESOLUTION PROVIDERS
17% IRRIGATION & WATER MANAGEMENT
20% FARM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
20%EQUIPMENT, COVERINGS, SUPPLIES
18% ADVANCED SENSING & MONITORING SOLUTIONS
25% CROP NUTRITION & PROTECTION
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